A Study of Valsartan Administered Once Daily Versus Twice Daily, in Patients With Stable, Chronic Heart Failure
Information source: Novartis
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Condition(s) targeted: Chronic Heart Failure
Intervention: valsartan 160 mg (Drug); valsartan 160 mg BID (Drug)
Phase: Phase 2
Status: Completed
Sponsored by: Novartis Official(s) and/or principal investigator(s): Novartis Pharmaceuticals, Study Director, Affiliation: Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Summary
This study will evaluate the tolerability and safety of valsartan in patients with stable,
chronic heart failure (NYHA Class ll-lll). The 12-week double blind study has a 2-week
(maximum) screening, and a 10-week active treatment phase. In each of the treatment arms
(QD and BID), patients are up-titrated to a maximum valsartan total daily dose of 320 mg.
Patients remain on their prior CHF standard care therapy throughout the study period, and
the up-titration of valsartan is based on patient tolerability.
Clinical Details
Official title: A 12-Week Multicenter, 2-Arm Regimen, Exploratory Study to Evaluate the Tolerability and Safety of Valsartan Administered Once Daily vs Daily, in Patients With Stable, Chronic Heart Failure (NYHA Class Ll-lll)
Study design: Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Double-Blind, Primary Purpose: Treatment
Primary outcome: Tolerability as assessed by laboratory tests for potassium, creatinine, and on systolic blood pressure, symptoms of low blood pressure, and symptoms of heart failure
Secondary outcome: Patients reaching target dose at 10 weeksChange from baseline in systolic blood pressure at each study visit Change from baseline in diastolic blood pressure at each study visit Change from baseline in blood potassium at each study visit Change from baseline in blood creatinine at each study visit
Eligibility
Minimum age: 18 Years.
Maximum age: N/A.
Gender(s): Both.
Criteria:
Inclusion Criteria
- Males or females aged 18 years or older
- Diagnosis of chronic heart failure (CHF), in NYHA Class ll-lll beginning at least 3
months prior to Visit 1
- Patients must remain on their prior standard care CHF therapy
Exclusion Criteria
- Diagnosis of severe hypertension (SBP>180 and DBP>110 mm Hg)
- Right heart failure due to pulmonary disease
- Presence of rapidly deteriorating heart failure
- MI or cardiac surgery, including PTCA within 3 months of Visit 1
- Unstable angina or coronary artery disease likely to require CABG or PTCA
- Other protocol-defined exclusion criteria may apply.
Locations and Contacts
Novartis Pharmaceuticals, East Hanover, New Jersey 07936, United States
Additional Information
Starting date: December 2005
Last updated: June 7, 2011
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